Profitable Dairying: A Practical Guide to Successful Dairy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Leroy Peck

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666519722 ISBN 13: 9780666519726

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical dairy farming with a time‑tested guide that covers feeds, milk handling, and farm management.

This practical volume blends experience with method, showing how a modern dairy works through careful planning, disciplined routines, and efficient use of resources. It emphasizes building a complete, scalable approach to dairying that any serious farmer can apply.

This book lays out a clear path from the farm’s daily tasks to the broader economics of the dairy business. It highlights the importance of growing your own feed, managing manure as a valuable resource, and applying sound dairy science to everyday decisions. Expect practical, actionable guidance drawn from long experience and steady improvement.

• Effective feeding strategies using clover, alfalfa, oats and peas, and the fertilizing value of manure.
• Step‑by‑step approaches to milk handling, including gravity setting versus centrifugal separation.
• Timing and care for heifers to optimize future milk production and herd quality.
• Ways to link production practices with farm economics, aiming for steady improvement and profitability.

Ideal for readers of practical farming manuals, small-to-mid‑size dairy operators, and anyone seeking a clear, results‑driven approach to profitable dairying.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666519722
• ISBN 13: 9780666519726
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 196